WESTERN ESCAPADES
Day 1 Saturday
Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your
hotel located in the heart of the old city. The remainder of the day is yours free
to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 Sunday
Istanbul old city
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting
the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the
Hippodrome. Group dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul. (B,D)
Day 3 Monday
Gallipoli battlefields
Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including
Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the
Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Tuesday
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed
Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive
temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political
centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day 5 Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of
Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We
also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather
goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi.
(B,D)
Day 6 Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Fethiye
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale,
followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were
used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)
Day 7 Friday
Fethiye boat cruise
A lazy day boat cruise leaving from Fethiye to the 12
Islands. Board the boat for a day you won't forget. Lunch is served on the boat
along the way. In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)
Day 8 Saturday
Fethiye
Today you have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide,
swim, recover, relax or take a diving tour. Overnight Fethiye. (B)
Day 9 Sunday
Fethiye
Today you have another free day to swim, recover, relax.
Overnight Fethiye. (B)
Day 10 Monday
Fethiye
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye
to our new friends. (B)
Tour includes
O Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your
hotel
O Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
O Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
O Fethiye daily boat cruise
O 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
O 9 nights hotel accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 4 nights in Fethiye
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
O Entrance fees to various sites, tips
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DEPARTURE DATES
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May
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10
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24
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Aug
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02
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09
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16
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23
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30
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Jun
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07
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21
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Sep
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